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lethargic

Short Definition : drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity

Definition
(adj) deficient in alertness or activity
Synonyms : unenrgetic
Example Sentence
  • bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for lethargic

Sounds like alergic. When you have lack of interest in doing something i.e. alergy

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lethargic sounds like leth(LOST)+argic(energy).....so you have LOST ALL YOUR ENERGY,THATS why you are feeling DULL AND DROWSY.

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Let(Leg,LAAT) + har(haar) + gic(gayi) >>> legs ya laatein haar jane ke baad we get tired and loose energy to walk and get lazy and wanna go to bed as soon as possible..

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levee

Short Definition : earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise

Definition
(noun) a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court) Definition
(noun) a pier that provides a landing place on a river Definition
(noun) an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for levee

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levee..(sounds like level..) we LEVEL the land ,with LEVEE so that there is no seep of water(..flooding..)

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So bye-bye, miss american pie. Drove my chevy to the levee, But the levee was dry.

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it also means a reception. u take LEAVE to participate in a levee

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sounds like leaven which means to raise

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levee = level + e; level is always down on river side to control the flow of water

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levitate

Short Definition : rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light

Definition
(verb) cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity
Example Sentence
  • The magician levitated the woman
Definition
(verb) be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity
Synonyms : hover
Example Sentence
  • The guru claimed that he could levitate
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for levitate

levitate sounds like meditate ... when you do meditation and yoga .. you feel like floating in the air ... which is magical !

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(it is vague) Balloon : LEAVE IT and it will float

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Levitate = Lite Weight which will definitely float

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Magician Chris Angel!! Need I say more...

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In telugu it sounds like..levatam..to raise..

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levity

Short Definition : lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner

Definition
(noun) feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness Definition
(noun) a manner lacking seriousness
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for levity

lev(leave)+it+y(.yaar)..you casually leave things without any seriousness

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lev+ity..together sounds like leave+take...so you take a leave whenever you want..thats shows that you are not serious about your furure.

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Live and eat.

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in telugu, levu, means 'not present' ... no seriousness..

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Causal like LEVIS jeans.

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levy

Short Definition : impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco

Definition
(noun) a charge imposed and collected Definition
(noun) the act of drafting into military service
Synonyms : levy en masse
Definition
(verb) impose and collect
Synonyms : impose
Example Sentence
  • levy a fine
Definition
(verb) cause to assemble or enlist in the military
Synonyms : raise recruit
Example Sentence
  • raise an army
  • recruit new soldiers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for levy

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Traffic Police catches you breaking signal and says LE(le)+VY(Bhai) chalaan. chal tax de. So he LEVIED the tax on you

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sounds like 'Navy' a branch of Army. Imagine you are 'Recruiting' new soldiers in Navy.

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A LEVER is used to apply force on an object. a LEVY is used to apply force through taxation, a fine, or military enlistment.

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when you kill a kiwi(levy) bird ,you will be imposed with heavy amount of fine

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I cannot LEVY this HEAVY LEVY=I cannot "Collect/Demand" this heavy "TAX"

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lewd

Short Definition : lustful

Definition
(adj) suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
Example Sentence
  • lewd whisperings of a dirty old man
  • an indecent gesture
  • obscene telephone calls
  • salacious limericks
Definition
(adj) driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
Example Sentence
  • libidinous orgies
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for lewd

Lewd sounds like NUDE....done(seeing which one becomes lustful)

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(Tag: English) Break it like L-eyed i.e. "Lust Eyed" hence Lewd

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lexicographer

Short Definition : compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary

Definition
(noun) a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
Synonyms : lexicologist

lexicon

Short Definition : dictionary

Definition
(noun) a language user's knowledge of words Definition
(noun) a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
Synonyms : dictionary
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for lexicon

A guys talks mexican you need a dictonary to understand.

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we know lexical analyser.. it actually breaks words and can be used in DICTIONARY for finding meanings..

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liability

Short Definition : drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)

Definition
(noun) the state of being legally obliged and responsible Definition
(noun) an obligation to pay money to another party Definition
(noun) the quality of being something that holds you back
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for liability

Lia(lie)...ability...ur ability(habit in genreal)will b a major drawback for u in ur carrier

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To lie about ur ability is goin to be a disadvantage or drawback.

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liaison

Short Definition : contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection

Definition
(noun) a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship Definition
(noun) a channel for communication between groups
Example Sentence
  • he provided a liaison with the guerrillas
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for liaison

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LE AI SON KO- grandmother speaks this to her daughter-in-law pointing towards her grandchild. Child is liaison between both.

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lassan acts as a link of communication between food and tears

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LIAISON ~ Li + Ai + Son; son of Li and Ai acts as a liaison between them after their divorce.

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